Deadline: 18-Aug-25
The U.S. Mission to United Arab Emirates is pleased to announce its Annual Program.
Priority Areas
- Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of American Independence in 2026:
- Host events in 2026 showcasing American excellence, innovation, technology, dynamism, and/or unique and compelling aspects of American culture, as well as the importance and breadth of the U.S.-UAE partnership, at different locations across all seven emirates to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Key areas of focus include frontier technologies (AI, space, cybersecurity), commercial partnerships (U.S. companies, UAE investment opportunities in the United States), and regional security initiatives. Proposals could include activities, events, collaborative projects, workshops, conferences, speaker series, and/or performances, either standalone or tied to appropriate UAE tradeshows, festivals, or public events. They would seek to ensure programming across all seven emirates over the course of the year.
- U.S. Leadership in Space Exploration and Collaboration:
- Expand partnerships and cooperation in space exploration projects while showcasing U.S. leadership, technological advancements, and innovation. Possible activities or programming components include the following: space camps (in the United States and/or UAE), virtual hackathons focused on AI and sector-specific applications of space research/exploration, private sector engagement, workshops/seminars on space sciences and other relevant topics, and joint research initiatives between U.S. and UAE universities/entities. Participants would be university students or young professionals from the United States and the UAE.
- Expanding Prosperity – Expanding USG-funded entrepreneurship programs to U.S. markets:
- Leverage the network of alumni from USG-funded entrepreneurship programs, such as the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) and Junior Achievement INJAZ UAE, to develop their trade acumen and create linkages to U.S. markets to boost trade and investment opportunities with the United States. Possible activities include workshops, networking events, mentorship programs, pitch competitions, and/or an entrepreneurship summit. Participants include alumni from USG-funded entrepreneurship programs in the UAE and the region, as well as emerging entrepreneurs from the United States.
Funding Information
- Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $25,000.00 to a maximum of $200,000.00
- Length of performance period: 3 months to 14 months
Participants and Audiences
- U.S. University Students
- University Students
- Young Professionals
- Tech Innovators
- Investors
- Academic Institutions
- Educators and Teachers
- General Public and Space Enthusiasts
- Emerging Entrepreneurs
- Policy Makers
- Private Sector Partners
- Local, Regional, and International Media (including platforms focused on entrepreneurship)
- Start-up Incubator Programs
- Venture Capital Firms
- GCC-based Capital Allocation Decision Makers
Eligibility Criteria
- The following organizations are eligible to apply:
- Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
- Public and private educational institutions
Ineligibility Criteria
- Programs relating to partisan political activity;
- Charitable or development activities;
- Construction programs;
- Programs that support specific religious activities;
- Fund-raising campaigns;
- Lobbying for specific legislation or programs;
- Scientific research;
- Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization;
- Programs that duplicate existing programs.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.